Small Groups

We strongly believe that faith formation and learning happens most often in community with others.  At Union Avenue Christian we strive to offer a variety of learning opportunities which also provide a place for fellowship and personal suppport.

In addition to our regular small groups such as our Sunday morning classes, the choir, and our young adult and youth groups, we offer a regular rotation of small group offerings which meet throughout the week at different times and places.

Below is a sampling of some of our latest small group offerings.

Brown Bag Poetry 102 – Can poetry speak to the deep questions and themes of our faith journey?  Find out at this regular gathering of poetry fans who share lunch and explore the intersection of poetry and faith. This group meets once a week for lunch and conversation, led by Rev. Tom Stockdale.

Women Together – This women’s book discussion group meets one evening monthly to talk about fiction and faith.   Recent books discussed have included “Mennonite in a Black Dress” by Rhoda Janzen, " The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest" by Stieg Larsen, and  "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Laks" by Rebecca Skloot.

The Secret Message of Jesus -  Controversial progressive evangelical Brian McClaren invites readers of his text, The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything, to discover anew the transforming message of Jesus--an open invitation to radical change, an enlightening revelation that exposes sham and ignites hope, an epic story that is good news for everyone, whatever their gender, race, class, politics, or religion. Rev. Brian Kirk will lead this group.

Quilting: A Journey in Spiritual Discovery –Quilting is both a craft and an art. Through the centuries women and men have been connecting the fabrics and threads of their lives in order to provide warmth, comfort and beauty, to tell stories and to create memories. Quilting can also be an important metaphor for the spiritual life. Each of us has the task of taking the pieces and scraps of our lives and making them into a thing of unique beauty. Whether you are an experienced quilter or someone who would like to learn, this small group will explore quilting as a craft and an art and will seek to learn what it has to teach us as a spiritual practice. Our first project will be to work together on a church quilt. From there we will explore other projects as the group chooses and discerns. Karen Tye will facilitate this group and all are invited to join in and share their creativity and fellowship as we explore quilting as a spiritual practice. Meeting times and place will be determined by the participants.

Reel Faith – Through the lens of film (modern, classic, foreign, documentary), these monthly gatherings offer the opportunity to join with others to watch a movie and then discuss the plot, characters, and themes from a faith perspective.

For more information about our small group options, email Brian Kirk at bkirkuacc @ yahoo.com.

Art & Prayer small group meeting.